The continued troubles on the public health front came as applications for unemployment benefits in Montana continued their decline from the record high levels seen early this spring. Public Information Officer for the Montana Department of Labor and Industry Lauren Lewis. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Untitled-2...
Police Reform Bill Promting Body Cams For Law Enforcement Backed By Senator Steve Daines
Senator Steve Daines is backing a police reform bill that would promote body camera use by law enforcement including in Montana and require the footage to be made available to the public and require more police accountability for the use of force. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Untitled-30-1-1.mp3
Department Of Revenue Reminds Montanans State And Federal Taxes Are Due July 15th
As Montanans look forward to summer the Montana Department of Revenue has a reminder. Federal and state income taxes are due July 15th. Public Information Officer Sanjay Talwani. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Untitled-8-1.mp3
Governor Steve Bullock Reveals Good $ News For Between 5000 And 1000 Montana Businesses
During a press conference Wednesday Governor Steve Bullock had some good news for between 5000 and 10000 Montana businesses with a new program that will begin Monday. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Untitled-21-2.mp3
Co-Authored By Senator Steve Daines The Great American Outdoors Act Passes U.S. Senate
The U.S. Senate passed the Great American Outdoors Act Wednesday and now if the U.S. House passes its version it will go to the president for his signature making it law. It provides full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund and does more. Co-author Senator Steve Daines. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/U...
Attorney General Tim Fox Calling On FERC To Reject Petition Seeking To End State Net Metering
Attorney General and others is calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reject a petition filed this week seeking to end state net metering programs. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Untitled-10-5.mp3
Governor Gets 2020 Wildfire Season Briefing And Addresses Montanans About It
Governor Steve Bullock hosted the first 2020 wildfire season briefing Tuesday to receive pre-season wildfire update and her how interagency partners re prepare to respond to this fire season while considering ongoing impacts of COVID-19. After it was over Governor Bullock said this. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/U...
Banning Flavored E-cigarette Plans In Montana Praised By American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Montana has proposed banning the sale of flavored electronic cigarettes as a way to curb the growing number of young people using tobacco. Montana government relations director Kristin Page-Nei with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is applauding the decision. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Untitled...
2020 Carbon County Fair Scheduled July 20th Through The 26th At Fairgrounds In Red Lodge
The 2020 Carbon County Fair in Red Lodge at the fairgrounds is scheduled for July 20th through the 26th with COVID-19 precautions in place. Carbon County Extension Agent Nikki Bailey. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Untitled-10-4.mp3
Glasgow’s Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital Adds New Procedure To Reduce Patient Travel To Billings
In Glasgow Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital has added a new procedure and new technology to help patients with their gallstone needs instead of having to travel to Billings. ERCP provides the ability to better treat gall bladder and gallstone issues. FMDH General Surgeon Dr. Nicole Lorenz was the first to do the procedure. https://northernbroa...